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Main outcomes of theMain outcomes of the
ECE Regional Preparatory ECE Regional Preparatory MeetingMeetingfor the United Nations Conference on for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development
Geneva, Palais des Nations, 1-2 December 2011 Monika LinnPrincipal AdviserChief, Development Policies andCross-Sectoral Coordination UnitOffice of the Executive Secretary, UNECE
Participation
•More than 400 participants from:
•Member states
•UN system
•Intergovernmental organizations
•Major groups
Inputs• Seventh « Environment for Europe »Ministerial
Conference (Astana, Sept. 2011)
• Meetings of Parties of Aarhus and Espoo Conventions
• Regional Inter-agency Report « From Transition to Transformation. Sustainable and Inclusive Development in Europe and Central Asia »
Format and Outcome of the meeting
A 2-day meeting divided into 3 thematic segments:
1. Assessment of progress in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on SD and addressing new and emerging challenges
2. A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
3. The institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD)
A Co-Chairs’ Summary (E/ECE/RPM/2011/2/Add.1)
Main outcomes:Theme 1. Assessment of progress (1)
Progress in the UNECE region on SD since 1992 in the following areas:
Implementation of MEAs at global and regional levels
Five ECE MEAs supporting SD in the region Importance of the “Environment for Europe”
process, including successful Astana Ministerial Conference
Cross-cutting issues: ESD, R&D, transfer of knowledge and technology
Main outcomes:Theme 1. Challenges (2)
Improvement required in the following areas: Addressing equity issues Gender inequality Monitoring of progress in achieving SD Promoting cross-sectoral approaches Economic instruments Implementing Rio Principles Energy efficiency and security, and access to
sustainable energy for the poor Inclusion of disaster risk reduction in development
strategies
Main outcomes:Theme 2. Green economy (1)
•No one-size-fits-all solution•An internationally agreed Green Economy
roadmap, with political and action-oriented components and a policy toolbox
•Sustainable production and consumption patterns•Green economy, poverty and employment• Identifying priorities and designing policy mixes for the
green economy•Promoting innovation and new technologies for
sustainable development•Financial support•Engaging the private sector
Main outcomes:Theme 2. Green economy (2)
•Public procurement•The role of multilateral environmental agreements
•Sustainable energy•Water and sanitation•Food security and sustainable agriculture•Indicators measuring progress towards a green economy
Main outcomes:Theme 3. IFSD
•Consensus on the need for improvement•Reform of IFSD required at all levels
Global• upgrade UNEP• SD Council
Regional• strengthen RCs• intra- and subregional cooperation• regional MEAs
National• ‘whole of government’ approach• national SD Councils• engagement of civil society
Thank you!
Palais des Nations1211 Geneva 10
Switzerlandhttp://www.unece.org/env/
sustainabledevelopment/rpm2011/rpm2011.html